California Math & YOU, the innovative K–12 math curriculum from Big Ideas Learning, has officially been approved by the California State Board of Education for mathematics instruction kindergarten through Algebra 1 and Integrate Math 1.
Building Success in Mathematics: Teaching with HQIM to Leverage Assessment for Learning
In this blog, you’ll learn what types of feedback truly move learning forward, how math teachers can make it timely and actionable, and why the right comments, not more comments, make all the difference.
Building Success in Mathematics: Teaching with HQIM to Support Classroom Discourse
Mathematical discourse is the purposeful communication, through talk, reasoning, argumentation, and representations, that students and teachers engage in to build, test, and refine mathematical understanding together.
Building Success in Mathematics: 10 High-Impact Strategies to Transform Teaching and Learning
This webinar explores how evidence-informed practices can balance rigor with joy, make thinking visible, and engage every learner.
Building Success in Mathematics: Teaching with HQIM to Support Mathematical Modeling
Mathematical modeling transforms math from abstract exercises into a tool for understanding and improving the world. When students connect mathematics to real-life problems, they discover its power to create change and develop the confidence to think critically and creatively.
Building Success in Mathematics: Teaching with HQIM to Make Problem-Solving Central
Problem-solving is where mathematics comes to life. When students reason, explore multiple strategies, and justify their thinking, they build confidence and deeper understanding. This post explores why problem-solving must be central to instruction and how high-quality instructional materials support students in becoming resilient, capable mathematicians.
Building Success in Mathematics: Teaching with HQIM to Support Procedural Fluency
True fluency is not about recalling facts on demand; it’s an ongoing process of setting the right conditions for learning so that understanding grows. For students, procedural fluency is the ability to use procedures accurately, efficiently, and flexibly. Fluency isn’t about racing through drills; it’s about giving students a toolkit of strategies they can adapt with confidence.
Building Success in Mathematics: Teaching with HQIM to Support Conceptual Foundations
Learn how strong conceptual foundations give mathematical procedures meaning and unlock deeper learning. This blog shares classroom-ready strategies that help students connect ideas, reason flexibly, and confidently apply mathematics to real-world contexts.
Financial Algebra: A 3rd or 4th Year Math Curriculum for All
In this webinar, authors Rob Gerver and Rich Sgroi will offer participants a detailed look at the curriculum covered in the new third edition of Financial Algebra. Topics include spending, banking, credit, automobile and home ownership, investing, budgeting, income taxes, and much more.
Building Success in Mathematics: Teaching with HQIM to Support Balance and Rigor
Explore how educators can strike the right balance between conceptual understanding and procedural fluency in math instruction. This blog highlights strategies for creating lessons that are rigorous yet accessible, helping students connect mathematical ideas to real-world applications while building confidence and mastery.